Jessica Joses

Experience

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  US Navy

  Feb 2013 - Nov 2022

  In my previous role as Mine Warfare (MIW) Staff Officer & (BW) Operations Manager;Major responsibilities include:Leading all aspects of BW operations and provided the capability for SMWDC to perform as the only globally deployable MIWC staff, administering functions, including planning, coordination, facilitating, and de-conflicting of competing command priorities between Mine Warfare Training Center (MWTC) and SMWDC MIW to allocate limited resources and ensure quality instruction to forecast operations for the Navy's MIW community.Highlights of my contributions include:► Served as Academics Director for multiple training courses, designed to deliver highly-visible strategic and tactical instruction to high-ranking organization leaders across the globe, including the MIW Staff Officer Course.► Planned and upgraded MIW Staff Officer Course curriculum designed to instruct US & NATO allied staff on Naval assets, tactics, and strategic planning processes for implementing US strategic policy as actionable plans in contested regions.► Optimized 250+ hours of instructional content in line with mechanical tools tactics instructors (WTIs) syllabus and pipeline. Show less In my previous role as NETC & NSSATC Site Lead;Major duties include:Facilitating Region West Director with all phases of business operations and management of five international learning sites from the mid-west region to Japan, leading administration, facilities management, information technology, and customer service, whilst managing $350K+ in consumable resources, administering execution of nine disparate learning disciplines over 24 courses, overseeing planning/qualification of 42 instructors by boosting cross-utilization of instructors to leverage optimal class efficiency.My top achievements within this role include:► Maximized limited compounded assets through a 30% reduction in manpower allocation of legacy NETC GST instructor cadre by demonstrating solution-oriented and highly adaptive managerial skills.► Appropriated funds for and coordinated 19 Mobile Training Teams (MTT) requests, resulting in maximum training to units across the greater COMPACFLT area.► Led contributions to professional/personal development of 357 courses, convenes, and 38,980 instructional hours to 9,328 students both active and reserve staff serving the fleet. Show less In my previous role as Naval Instructor Training Course (NITC) & Course Supervisor:Major duties include;Guide instructor and supervisor on task-based curriculum, lesson delivery, facilitation methods, and professional speaking for prospective instructors, overseeing Navy Instructor Training Course Revision B program implementation and instructor qualification, managing and instructing 74 convenes, equivalent to 11,248 podium hours for 1,776 diverse personnel to aspirants of organizations.Highlights of my contributions include:► Ensured standardization of Naval Instructor Training to enable personnel for obtaining Naval Enlisted Classification (NEC) 9502 from American Council on Education (ACE) accredited course equal to 6 college credits.► Minimized training impact through advancement exams, holidays, and facility shortages in a heavily concentrated COMPACFLT Area of Responsibility (AOR) by preparing and executing schedules for three consecutive years.► Instructed and certified four Officers, three Senior Chief Petty Officers, (SCPOs), five Chief Petty Officers (CPOs), and two First Class Petty Officers (FCPOs) in advanced qualifications. Show less In my previous role as Navy Helicopter Pilot;Major responsibilities include:Accomplished Naval Officer, certified as Sikorsky MH-60R "Seahawk" Maritime Helicopter pilot with advanced tactical qualifications:► Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC), Mission Commander (Level III), & Functional Check Pilot (FCP)► Mission sets: Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW) | Surface Warfare (SUW) | Command and Control (C2) | Search and Rescue (SAR) | Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) | Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) | Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) | VHF/UHF/Link 16 Communications RelayAdditional Experience:► Readiness Officer - Assistant Training and Tactical Development Officer ► Detachment Operations Officer - Aviation Operations Officer | Assistant Officer in Charge (AOIC) | USS Princeton, CG-59, San Diego, CA►Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Officer - Lead Technician | Technical Support and Software Management ►1st Lieutenant & Auxiliary Resale Outlet (ARO) Divisional Officer - Maintenance Divisional Officer ►Ground Safety Officer - Safety Representative | Helicopter Maritime Squadron, HSM-73, San Diego, CA►Operations Scheduling Officer - Assistant Operations Officer Show less

  • Mine Warfare (MIW) Staff Officer & (BW) Operations Manager

    Nov 2019 - Nov 2022

  • NETC & NSSATC Site Lead

    Sept 2017 - Nov 2019

  • Course Supervisor

    May 2017 - Nov 2019

  • Navy Helicopter Pilot

    Feb 2013 - Apr 2017
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  Northrop Grumman

  Sept 2022 - now

  Operations Execution Manager (OEM) – NGMS San Diego Site OptimizationIn this role, I was selected by VP-level executives to strategize and execute site optimization for Mission Systems in San Diego, serving as the pilot for the Sector. I play a pivotal role in supporting NIS Division's objectives to scale up without increasing physical space by optimizing facility usage based on Future of Work (FoW) and AOP Growth Profiles. This involves transforming office spaces into Manufacturing/Classified Lab spaces. I’ve implemented a 32% reduction in leased real estate (126,607 sqft) within a year, generating $5.4M annual savings and a ROI of 1.77 years. My efforts have enabled the NIS Division to reallocate resources for business growth, reduce overheads, enhance competitiveness, retain and recruit talent, and invest in modernization.Highlights of my contributions include:► Established project management benchmarks at the Sector using Confluence & JIRA agile planning tools.► Successfully implemented the disposition and/or relocation of materials valued at $173M, while reducing two warehouse locations and defining future inventory management processes aligned with Digital Transformation initiatives.► Devised traceability mapping to seamlessly relocate eight programs into new spaces without schedule disruptions.► Developed comprehensive plans for space consolidation and established a lean, single-campus, agile manufacturing space that is adaptable to future contracts and business growth. Show less Operations Execution Manager (OEM) - JSF-35 CNI SystemsAs an OEM, I managed the full lifecycle of multiple JSF-35 CNI systems product lines, including development, production, sustainment, and special test equipment programs. I served as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, leading a team of operations project managers in coordinating functions such as design, testing, manufacturing, MRP, supply chain, quality inspection, and shipping/receiving. I excel in team building, cross-functional collaboration, critical thinking, and decision-making under pressure. My role encompasses requirement analysis, resource planning, risk and opportunity management, and earned value management. I am also responsible for generating and approving BOEs.Highlights of my contributions include:► Led initiatives to resolve six supplier non-conformance issues across multiple product lines, both domestically and internationally. Applied subject matter expertise in Root Cause Corrective Actions to ensure supplier accountability, cost containment, and schedule adherence, culminating in on-time customer deliveries. ► Safeguarded Northrop Grumman's reputation by identifying and addressing FOD escapes, improving standard operating procedures and communication across functions.► Managed Earned Value for 12 Control Accounts amounting to $167M+ in sales. Show less

  • RQ-4 Program Manager 2

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Operations Execution Manager (OEM), Project Manager 2

    Mar 2023 - Mar 2025

  • Operations Execution Manager, Project Manager 2

    Sept 2022 - Feb 2023